Merl Gault, 91, former mail carrier in Ashland

Sharon Stitzlein Published: August 12, 2006 12:00 AM

Merl E. Gault, 91, of Ashland, died peacefully at his home Friday, Aug. 11, 2006.Born Sept. 20, 1914, in Ashland, he was the son of Roy L. and Blanche Simanton Gault.He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. Mr. Gault retired from the United States Postal Service in Ashland, where he worked as a mail carrier. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ashland.Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Constance and Michael Wolfson of Ashland and Christine and Peter Daly of Ashland, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Al and Olga Gault of Las Vegas four grandchildren, Thomas Gault of Texas, Megan Wolfson of Ala., Matt Wolfson and Mark Wolfson, both of Ashland; one sister, Dorothy Evelyn Slack of Andover; and several nieces and nephews.Mr. Gault married Dorothy Ann Patterson on Feb. 18, 1939. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 1997. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Gault in 1990; two sisters, Leota Standiford and Frances Gault; and a brother, Eugene Gault. There will be no calling hours or services. Private entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio.The Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements. Online guest registry is www.wappner.com (T-G 08/12/06)